There is no association between religious differences and ethnic
or political affiliations; however, the Catholic hierarchy is
sympathetic to the Movement for
Democracy (MPD) party, which ruled the country from 1991 to
2001.[1]
While many Catholics once were hostile toward the African
Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV), which became
the governing party in 2001, some have become supporters of the
PAICV due to conflict within the MPD party and dissatisfaction over
the latter's performance.[1]

The Constitution provides for freedom of religion, and the
Government generally respects this right in practice.[1]
The US government received no reports of societal abuses or
discrimination based on religious belief or practice.[1]